With just a few days left until the end of FY26, investors have their final chance to snap up ASX 200 shares with high-growth potential for the year ahead.
Here are four of my top ASX 200 picks, and they're all tipped to climb higher over the next 12 months.
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Light & Wonder Inc (ASX: LNW)
Tech-based gaming company Light & Wonder's share price climbed to an all-time high in early 2026. But they then crashed by 44% by early May after a disappointing FY25 result and a mixed first-quarter FY26 result.
The ASX 200 gaming company's share price has rebounded by around 20% since then, but it has barely made a dent in the losses suffered earlier in the year. Light & Wonder has been reshaping its business in recent years, focusing on recurring revenue and earnings improvement. If execution continues improving, it could continue to build value over the long term.
Brokers are bullish and unanimously rate the ASX 200 shares as a strong buy. They expect a 59% upside to $192.75 over the next 12 months, at the time of writing.
Guzman Y Gomez Ltd (ASX: GYG)
The Mexican-themed fast-food restaurant chain's shares hit a historic low in early April but have since rebounded by around 24%.
After multiple headwinds and sombre sentiment so far this year, Guzman Y Gomez shares look like they have finally changed course. The latest rebound comes on the back of news that the company closed its struggling US stores in late May. Instead, it plans to focus its business expansion on Asia and Australia. Its long-term goals remain intact, including plans to reach 1,000 restaurants in Australia and improve network EBITDA.
The majority of brokers rate the ASX 200 shares as a strong buy. They tip a 24% upside to an average $23.37 target price, at the time of writing.
WiseTech Global Ltd (ASX: WTC)
The ASX 200 tech stock has been in the spotlight in late June after media reports alleged that the Australian Federal Police is investigating founder Richard White over alleged trafficking matters. The company responded, saying that the investigation relates to White in a personal capacity and said that there is no suggestion of an alleged investigation into the company itself. But investors have still rushed for the exits. It's the latest of a long line of headwinds for the company over the past 12 months.
Nevertheless, I think WiseTech has a strong competitive advantage in the global logistics industry. I also think the company's future hinges on its FY26 results. If it manages to reach or exceed its upgraded guidance, I think we'll see a turnaround in investor sentiment.
Brokers are bullish, and most hold a strong buy rating. The average $72.39 target price implies a potential 152% upside over the next 12 months, at the time of writing.
West African Resources Ltd (ASX: WAF)
The ASX 200 gold miner has faced headwinds from higher mining costs and softer gold prices, and it's caused significant volatility in its share price so far in 2026. Investor sentiment has also dropped, and many have rushed to sell up their shares and rotate into larger, more stable assets instead.
However, the miner has posted record-breaking production results this year and raised its production guidance for FY26. The ASX 200 gold miner forecasts production of 430,000 to 490,000 ounces of gold, which implies production up to 63% higher than FY25.
Gold prices are forecast to rebound this year, which could hike the value of high-performing gold miners like West African Resources.
Brokers unanimously rate the ASX 200 gold miner's shares as a strong buy. The average $5.89 target price implies a potential 86% upside at the time of writing.
